There is something about a welcoming, wagging tail that brings a smile to our face. No matter what kind of stressful day we have had, today is our dog or cat’s best day ever. Within seconds, petting or cuddling our furry friend makes even a bad day our best…
By Paula Bennett | Contributor Try as we might, it is seemingly impossible to stay cool in the heat of a Texas summer. But over time, we’ve all learned the little tricks – time at the pool, trips to our favorite sno-cone stand, hanging out at the ice skating rink,…
Shore Up for Safe Summer Fun with These 6 Tips by Lisa A. Beach For many families, nothing beats an afternoon on the lake, but before you spend the day outdoors, review some guidelines to ensure your day of fun in the sun is safe. Although we all might still…
Taking your pooch to a dog park sounds like fun, right? While it can turn into a doggie dream-come-true, it can also slide into a canine quandary if you’re not careful. “It’s really important to make sure the dog is socialized before you turn him free at a dog park,”…
By Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon | Editor-in-Chief, Goodlifefamilymag.com If you are a dog lover (and apparently 68% of American households are), you can relate to the feeling of unconditional love your precious pooch puts forth. They need so little and give so much. True confession? I was not always a “pet…
By Chris Oldner | Contributor The greatest phrase in the English language to a school-aged child: School’s out for the summer! No more homework, no more going to bed early just to get up early, finally FREEDOM! For a single parent or blended family, however, the idyllic family summer some…
What are parents to do when their child faces adversity and disappointment? By Dr. Dean Beckloff | Contributor Dreams are great! Many times as parents, we see our kids pursuing dreams with great vigor and enthusiasm. We can feel so proud of them, as they begin to chase something that they…
If you think it’s too late, think again By Deborah Dobbs, M.A. / Contributor It was February 2006, the week before I delivered my daughter. I was enjoying lunch with my father at Lavendou Bistro, my favorite place. I remember savoring every morsel, as if it was my last meal. I…
By Deborah Walsh Dobbs, M.A. / Contributor The deadline for this article is tomorrow, and I’ve been too busy to write it. At least I’ve done plenty of research on being busy! I did that while pretending to pay attention at a mandatory (boring) grant workshop and then at the tumbling…